May Baseball Clans Clash Across Leagues
In early May baseball produced a flood of quirky results as teams split and swept series across the American and National leagues. Cleveland swept Detroit then fell to Chicago, while the Yankees surged past Boston and Washington in a tense pennant chase. The Cubs swept St. Louis in the NL, and Boston toppled the Giants as Giants’ pitching and outfield depth drew early scrutiny. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn also posted mixed returns as standings shifted.
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John B. Foster
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis Browns
White Sox
St. Louis
Yankees
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Clark Griffith
Yanks
St. Petersburg
Fla
Cubs
Boston Nationals
Giants
Polo Ground
St. Louis Nationals
Pirates
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Brooklyn
Phillyburg
Pompey Runs Mile Fast in Derby Prep Workout
In New York owner W R Coe sent Pompey through a mile and a furlong in 1 56 4 5 for a final Kentucky Derby workout. The performance signals strong Derby chances as the colt nears the race.
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New York
W. R. Coe
Uhle Drops Hurling To Nab Gas Station Bandit
Cleveland star George Uhle, off duty from the Indians, chased and helped capture a female robber after a gas station holdup. He and the fleeing suspect Mary Stanley, 20, from Kansas City, Mo, were pursued. twenty dollars was taken. Stanley denied knowledge of the crime and said she came to Cleveland seeking work.
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Cleveland
U.P
George Uhle
Cleveland Indians
George
Uhle
Mary Stanley
Kansas City
Mary
John
Chauncey Independents to face Marietta Grays in May 9 game
Chauncey Independents meet Marietta Grays at 2 30 Sunday May 9. Gilliland to pitch again after 18 strikeouts Sunday against New Lexington. Jack son boy 17 years old witha Columbus tryout. lines include the Grimm boys Warichs and McDaniel. Clyde Gibson of Ohio University to umpire.
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Chauncey
New Lexington
Parkersburg Independents
American Legion
Glouster
Gilliland
Chauncey Independents
Jackson
Columbus American Association
Grimm Boys
Warichs
McDaniel
Marietta
Clyde Gibson
Ohio University
Chicago to Host Big Fight as Terris Meets Mandell
Chicago observers report promoter Jimmy Mullen has secured terms for a large boxing match in Chicago between Sammy Mandell of Rockford Illinois and Sid Terris of New York. The bout would take place at a local park arena pending sanction.
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Chicago
U.P
Sammy Mandell
Pride of
Rockford
Ill
Sid Terris
New York
Sammy
Jimmy Mullen
Terris
Hair-Groom spreads natural gloss for all day style
A dignified combing cream named Hair-Groom costs only a few cents a jar at drug stores. Millions use it for a natural gloss and well groomed appearance in business and social settings. It keeps unruly or treated hair combed all day and is greaseless while helping hair grow thicker and heavier.
Cannonballs Meet Local American Legion Sunday
Portsmouth Cannonballs travel to face the local American Legion team in the fourth game of the season. The clubs previously met last year in a noted contest won by Glouster infielder Yappy Rasp. Portsmouth fields a veteran roster with Beecher, Kayser, DelLotel and others from professional and semi pro ranks.
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Glouster
Portsmouth Cannonballs
American Legion
Valley
Yappy Rasp
Columbus Broadway Clothiers
Portsmouth
River City
Giouster
R. Kayser
DelLotel
Beecher
Pennsylvania
W. VA
Wellston Club
Dancer Plans Suit Against Boxer Greb for Breach of Promise
New York May 5 U P counsel for Sallie Bronis said the dancer would sue Harry Greb middleweight champion for 100000 alleging breach of promise. She claimed he promised to marry her and urged her to be mother to his nine year old daughter while asking her to wear more clothes during performances.
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New York
U.P
Sallie Bronis
Harry Greb
Dorvall and Renault Eye June 17 Bout in Talks
Negotiations are progressing here to sign Jack Dor vall and Jack Renault for a June 17 heavyweight bout. In Pimlico Maryland jockey Watkins faced a crash of gear riding Cosette in the Baltimore steeplechase and crossed the line first but was disqualified for carrying short weight.
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New York
Jack Dorvall
Jack Kearns
Hope
Jack Renault
Pimlico, Md
Watkins
Cosette
Baltimore
Polar Bears Won't Come Down South
Ohio Northern University canceled Friday May 7 game at Ohio Field against the Polar Bears. The change leaves two away games this week with Wesleyan and Wittenberg on the schedule. The Bob Cats gain pitching time but face added concerns without the extra contest.
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Ohio Northern University
Ohio Field
Polar Bears
Bob Cats
Wesleyan
Wittenberg
Ohio
Indians Take Second Straight From Browns 11 to 5
Cleveland over St. Louis by 11 to 5 as Vangilder is driven from the box in the fifth inning. St. Louis miscues and Schang's weak throwing to bases aid the Indians while Uhle delivers steady relief in late innings. Score: 11-5.
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Indians
Browns
Uhle
Cleveland
Vangilder
St. Louis
Schang
Baseball scores from American Association and National League games
In the American Association Saint Paul defeated Columbus 9 to 6 while Toledo beat Louisville 4 to 3 and Milwaukee topped Indianapolis 8 to 3. In the National League St Louis won 3 to 2 against Cincinnati and Brooklyn prevailed 3 to 2 over Boston. Cleveland beat St Louis 11 to 5 and Philadelphia edged New York 10 to 7 with Chicago 4 Detroit 2 remaining. Washingtons and Butte 7 were also noted in the slate.
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St. Paul
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Conference pairings and city matchups listed
The schedule lists St. Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo Kansas City at Louisville Milwaukee at Indianapolis Cincinnati at St Louis Boston at Pittsburgh No other games scheduled St Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia
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American Association
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Unclear Game Summary With Hit Totals and Errors
The record lists hitters Williams Robertson Schang Burns Spurgeon with two base hits and Spurgeon a three base hit. Burns Padgett Uhle stole bases. sacrifices credited to Rice Mel lilo Williams Speaker Jamieson. Uhle allowed three walks, Vangilder one, Wingard one. Vangilder took the loss after 4 2 3 innings.
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Bennett
Mellilo
Sister
Williams
Robertson
aDurst
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Spurgeon
Speaker
J. Bowell
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Wingard
St. Louis
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Schang
Gerber
Mieson
Uhle
Rice
Jamieson
Vangilder
Hite
Ohio Bob Cats Face Battling Bishops in Delaw are Start
Ohio universitys baseball team travels to Delaware to face Ohio Wesleyans Battling Bishops in the first of a two game series. Coach Peden hopes improved infield work and steady pitching from Sweeney Wakely Bayless and Greer will correct past miscues and strengthen the lineup for the Bishops clash.
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Seaman L. Faris
Ohio University
Dellaware
Bishops
Ohio Wesleyan
Denison
Marietta
Bob Cats
Ohio Nine
Peden
Sweeney
Wakely
Jack
Bayless
Greer
Cen
Wesleyan to oppose Ohio tennis team this Saturday
Ohio Wesleyan racquet wielders will oppose the Ohio University tennis team on the home courts this Saturday replacing yesterday’s note about Cincinnati. The Bob Cats traveled to Cincinnati last week but were idle due to rain.
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Ohio Wesleyan
Ohio University
University of Cincinnat
Bob Cats
Queen City
Bishops Hope for Steady Play in Conference Tilt
The Bishops rely on a strong field to bolster the lineup as they face a toss up game against the Bob Cats. Defense will decide the winner with Sweeney needing support to push the team above .500 in the Pedenites’ corner.
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Michigan
Tteam
Bob Cats
Sweeney
Corwen
Pedenites
Strike Fails to Hold Golf Pup Seekers
Eight members of the American Walker Cup team sailed aboard the Aquitania bound for Britain. Chaperoned by USGA officials and enthusiasts, the group headed to Royal and Ancient territory as their chances to display talent hung in the balance.
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Paul W. White
New York
United States Golf Association
Tov Lday
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